Campaign for Socialism is holding a meeting for all CfS and Momentum members in Scotland later this month.

In Fife, we are running a discussion and workshop session on "Labour in Scotland" - covering everything from the foundation of trade unions and the Labour Party, through to modern day campaigns and community organising, with lessons to be learned for how we organise and campaign today.

If you're a member of CfS or Momentum and want to come along, then email mrliamthomson@yahoo.co.uk to register to attend

Whatever you can do is appreciated - whether you make all three sessions or even just part of one this will make a real difference. Each candidate will also be running more sessions throughout the day, so if you want to stay in one area, then that's great too!

If you want more information or can offer lifts then please contact 07827 962 960.

Rhea Wolfson (Livingston)

10.00, Meet at West Calder Train Station,EH55 8BS .

Directions: For those travelling by train, the 9.03 from Glasgow Central arrives at 9.44 and the 9.25 arrives at 10.03. If you would like to meet any others travelling by train please text 07827 962 960 to arrange meeitng points.

We will be runing at least one car from Glasgow. If you would like a life, or are planning on driving from Glasgow (or any other location) and can offer more lifts, please text 07827 962 960 to confirm.

Danielle Rowley (Midlothian)

13:00, Danderhall Leisure Centre Newton, Church Rd, Dalkeith EH22 1LU

Directons: For those traveling from West Calder by train, the 11.43 to Edinburgh Waverly will arrive at 12.25. From there, a 12.25 train to Shawfair will bring you close to the meeting point. Lifts form Shawfair can be arranged by phoning 07494069638.

Driving from West Calder to Dlakeith takes approximately 40 minutes.

Gordon Munro (Edinburgh North and Leith)

16:00, Meet at Easter Drylaw Place, Edinburgh EH4 2QJ.

Directions: From Shawfair, the 15.12 train to Waverly will arrive at 15.29. From there, the 27, 29 and 37 buses will arrive close to the meeting point. For more details contact 07745910 151.

Directions: For those travelling by train, the nearest station is in Glengarnock. For anyone travelling form Glasgow, meet in Central Station at 10am to travel together.

From Glengarnoc station, it is a 10 minute walk along the B777 to Kilbirnie. At the roundabout next to Kilbirnie medical practice, take the first exit along Dalry Road. Fudston Drive is the next street on the right.

14:00, Ladysmith Road

For any one requiring a lift or more information, please contact 07827 962 960

Directions: From Kilbirnie, the drive is approximately 35 minutes along the B777 and A736. Buses to Silverburn Bus Station are fairly regular. Stagecoach has the X17 and First have the 3, 10, 49, 57, M6 and X8.

For any one requiring a lift or more information, please contact 07827 962 960

Since Jeremy Corbyn put his name forward as a potential leader, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the Labour Party. Jeremy's honest, straight-talking politics has captured the public's imagination. He has, however, faced daily attacks from some of the media and his political opponents. And he has responded with courage and dignity.

To show support for Jeremy's campaign to transform the way politics is conducted, a stellar line up of comedians, singers and poets will be performing a special show compered by superstar housewife Barbara Nice.

In the last five years £250M in cuts have been made by Glasgow City Council with a loss of 4,000 jobs and many crucial services. The council has stated it intends to make further cuts of up to £120M in 2016 and 2017 and has raised the possibility of another 3,000 job cuts, this is over 10% of the remaining workforce. This will be a disaster for vital services in the city and hit future employment opportunities for our young people.

Oppose Scottish Government cuts to local councils

The Glasgow trade unions are aware of previous statements by the Glasgow City Council Leadership that the city is treated unfairly under the current national local government funding arrangements. Based on previous figures, this could be as much as £30m over the next two years.

The trade unions call on the Scottish Government to change its policy on restricting funding for local government services.

Alternative NO CUTS Budgets and campaign to win more money

The city’s trade unions, along with various community organisations and anti-cuts groups, have been campaigning against these cuts from the start. Glasgow and Scotland’s politicians have a choice – make the Tory cuts or do not. The trade unions will support any elected politician who adopts this strategy of “No More Cuts” whilst leading a fight to win more money for public services.

A message to John Swinney and the Glasgow MSPs

We are very disappointed that John Swinney, Finance Secretary, has refused to meet the Glasgow Trade Unions to discuss our campaign for an “Alternative No Cuts Budget”.

We hope that the 16 Glasgow MSPs will support our campaign.

Transport to the Lobby

If you agree with the Glasgow Trade Unions campaign then why not come to the lobby. Call 552 – 7069 to book a seat on our bus.

Campaign for Socialism will form an interim steering committee and host a launch event for Momentum Scotland, for Labour Party members and Corbyn supporters to discuss how this organisation will be taken forward and what campaigns will be supported.

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Jeremy Corbyn for Labour Leader has transformed into Momentum - a network of people and organisations that will continue the energy and enthusiasm of Jeremy's campaign.

At this launch event for Momentum in Scotland, Labour Party members and Corbyn supporters will discuss discuss how this organisation will be taken forward and what campaigns will be supported.

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Morning - Launch of Momentum Scotland

10.30-12.30 ( Doors open at 10.15)

The momentum towards a radical Scotland

Introduction and welcome by Elaine Smith MSP convenor of the Campaign for Socialism

(Please note these sessions are for members of CfS. Anyone attending the Momentum Launch but not a member of CfS can join on the day.)

"Scottish Labour and Local Government" - This session will be run by Simon Macfarlane with the objective of developing a strategy for radical change in Scottish local government.

"Scottish Labour and a radical youth agenda" - This session will be run by the Scottish Labour Young Socialists with the objective of developing a strategy for young socialist activists in the Labour Party.

Final Plenary - 14.30 – 15.00

Discussion on the way forward facilitated by Vince Mills, Chair CfS.

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Facebook event:

Jeremy Corbyn for Labour Leader has transformed into Momentum - a network of people and organisations that will continue the energy and enthusiasm of Jeremy's campaign.

At this launch event for Momentum in Scotland, Labour Party members and Corbyn supporters will discuss discuss how this organisation will be taken forward and what campaigns will be supported.

Morning - Launch of Momentum Scotland

10.30-12.30 ( Doors open at 10.15)

The momentum towards a radical Scotland

Introduction and welcome by Elaine Smith MSP convenor of the Campaign for Socialism

(Please note these sessions are for members of CfS. Anyone attending the Momentum Launch but not a member of CfS can join on the day.)

"Scottish Labour and Local Government" - This session will be run by Simon Macfarlane with the objective of developing a strategy for radical change in Scottish local government.

"Scottish Labour and a radical youth agenda" - This session will be run by the Scottish Labour Young Socialists with the objective of developing a strategy for young socialist activists in the Labour Party.

Final Plenary - 14.30 – 15.00

Discussion on the way forward facilitated by Vince Mills, Chair CfS.

Facebook event:

Jeremy Corbyn for Labour Leader has transformed into Momentum - a network of people and organisations that will continue the energy and enthusiasm of Jeremy's campaign.

At this launch event for Momentum in Scotland, Labour Party members and Corbyn supporters will discuss discuss how this organisation will be taken forward and what campaigns will be supported.

Morning - Launch of Momentum Scotland

10.30-12.30 ( Doors open at 10.15)

The momentum towards a radical Scotland

Introduction and welcome by Elaine Smith MSP convenor of the Campaign for Socialism

(Please note these sessions are for members of CfS. Anyone attending the Momentum Launch but not a member of CfS can join on the day.)

"Scottish Labour and Local Government" - This session will be run by Simon Macfarlane with the objective of developing a strategy for radical change in Scottish local government.

"Scottish Labour and a radical youth agenda" - This session will be run by the Scottish Labour Young Socialists with the objective of developing a strategy for young socialist activists in the Labour Party.

Come to the launch of Scottish Labour Young Socialists: a new organisation that seeks to bring together members, trade unionists, and activists who believe the Labour party should be a democratic and socialist force for change.

Inspired by the movement that elected Jeremy Corbyn and brought thousands of young people into the Labour Party, Scottish Labour Young Socialists represent youth attracted by the prospect of a Labour Party led by the grassroots - members, trade unionists and social movements, as opposed to a party micromanaged by a clique of professionalised politicians with the links and privileges of the rich and powerful.

Scottish Labour Young Socialists hope to build on this momentum and establish a force on the Scottish Labour left that will campaign for more democratic party structures, socialist ideas, and get involved in campaigns fighting austerity and injustice.

Membership is open to anyone under the age of 30.

Our launch event will be split into three sessions:Labour Past: How we got here?Labour Present: What is the situation now?Labour Future: What is to be done?

Speakers TBC.

Drinks and probably dancing will follow! Details of the pub location will be posted soon.

Luath Press invites you to the launch of What Would Keir Hardie Sayedited by Campaign for Socialism member Pauline Bryan.

To celebrate Keir Hardie and his legacy, Pauline Bryan has gathered the thoughts of authors, MPs and political commentators. Split into three sections, ‘Guiding Principles’, ‘Campaigns and Causes’ and ‘Making his Mark’, this book poses important questions:

What would it mean for the Labour Party to look to Hardie’s socialist ideals and vision of equality?

What would Hardie make of today’s political landscape – the economy, welfare, trade union rights, immigration and privatisation?

What is next for the Labour Party as its members try to understand the lessons of its election defeat?

Greater Glasgow HOPE not hate in association with the International Brigade Memorial Trust are holding a Commemoration to the 65 Glasgow International Brigadier’s who lost their lives fighting the fascist Franco regime in Spain from 1936-1939. The Spanish Civil War is viewed as a pre-cursor to World War Two, acting as a testing ground by Franco’s allies Mussolini and Hitler. The International Brigades were made up entirely of volunteers most of whom were working class. The UK Government had adopted a non-intervention policy on the issue of Spain but the 40,000 volunteers; 2,100 from Scotland and 550 from Glasgow did not. They took up the fight against fascism when others wouldn’t. The sacrifices that the volunteers and their families made should not be forgotten and new generations of Glaswegian’s should be aware of this piece of working class, local and international history.

The Glasgow Commemoration will take place on Saturday 19th September 2015 from 11.30-12.30pm at the La Pasionaria statue, Custom House Quay on Clyde Street. People attending should assemble from 11.15am. Speakers include Mike Arnott; IBMT Trustee Scotland, Tommy Campbell; UNITE the Union, Kath Campbell; Granddaughter of Glasgow International Brigader and Ryan Boyle; UNISON Young Member Committee. There will also be a minutes applause as a mark of respect for the volunteers and the laying of wreaths.

After the commemoration, a social event will be held at UNISON Glasgow City Branch, 84 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ from 1.00pm to 4.00pm where we will have live music, speakers and poets who include legendary working class folk singer Arthur Johnstone with backing guitarist Stephen Wright. Calum Baird, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival will be playing us a selection of traditional folk/protest songs plus a taster from his new album; No Right Turn. Paul Sheridan lead singer of folk rock Glasgow group; The Wakes will also be playing range of protest and The Wakes numbers. Speakers will be from the Peoples Assembly Scotland and International Brigades Memorial Trust. Many stalls with merchandise and information will also be in attendance. Entry is free and on a first come first served basis! Check out our social media Facebook Page and #nopasaranglasgow for up to date info.

Why not make a day of it and round the evening off with the acclaimed John & Willy Maley play; ‘From Calton to Catalonia’ which will be performed by the Basement Film and Theatre Company at the Motherwell Civic Centre from 7.30pm. Online tickets available from: www.culturenl.co.uk